Mcpherson High School

801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Mcpherson High School serves 715 students in grades 9-12.
Mcpherson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcpherson High School's student population of 715 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
715 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcpherson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mcpherson High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
77%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcpherson High School's ranking?
Mcpherson High School is ranked #903 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcpherson High School?
The graduation rate of Mcpherson High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mcpherson High School?
715 students attend Mcpherson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mcpherson High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcpherson High School?
Mcpherson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcpherson High School offer ?
Mcpherson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcpherson High School part of?
Mcpherson High School is part of Mcpherson School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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